EDC 102H F15 2015-10-05

Goal: Combine our own experiences, Fried's ideas, and Robinson Vision to Discuss: What is the future of school?

Today's Agenda

• Recap: Purposes of school Class "Purpose" Data Sheet
• In small groups
  • Share: GOS Reflections: How do our experiences illuminate the need to improve our schools?
  • Watch Video: Sir Ken Robinson's Vision of School
• Review: Rhode Island Strategic Plan: Personalization
• As a class, discuss
  • How is RI's vision of Personalization consistent or inconsistent with Robinson's vision?
  • What does Robinson mean by "gene pool of education"? How do you relate this to Fried's GOS?
  • What would a teacher need to do in order to address Robinson's concerns? Beat the GOS?
• Close: Can you share one thing that you are doing to become the learner you want to be?

Homework

• Remember: No class on Wednesday or Friday (But reading continues)
• Read: Mathews 2009 pp. 1-36
  
  Write:
  • Summarize readings
  • Update annotated Suskind TOC by adding remaining chapters
  • Final Personal Profile Page w/ links to all Academic Autobiography Pages